by Jillian Johnsrud | Jun 16, 2022 | Financial Independence, Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements
While life might be like a box of chocolates, I’d say it’s more like a garden box. We each have a specific and finite amount of time and space to grow what matters to us. There is often a work plant, a family one, friends, hobbies, or interests. At any point in time,...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Nov 15, 2018 | Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements
My passion for ice cream is no secret. There’s a local place I adore. Often I get a single scoop in a waffle cone. But sometimes I feel like there has been a large shortage of ice cream in my life and I will order a double. And it’s delicious. While I enjoy every...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Oct 31, 2018 | Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements
We did a 10-week family trip this year with our 5 kids. We went to 11 National Parks, museums, Disney, State parks, and zoos. It was amazing on so many levels. It was inspiring, restful, adventurous and fun. In the end, our out of pocket expense was $1850. Trip...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Sep 18, 2018 | Financial Independence, Mini-Retirements
Joel and Mackynze from 5amJoel were in Montana for a month, so we hung out a few times! I’m a huge fan of mini-retirements and Joel is taking an amazing one. We chatted about finding work after a mini-retirement. What happens if your boss finds out your...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Sep 6, 2018 | Financial Independence, Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements
Three years ago, Adam and I crafted a new plan. We were about to adopt three kids and we were expecting a baby in a few months. I looked at our investments, our rental income and his military pension and said, “It’s good enough.” Now work was optional. I didn’t know...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Aug 9, 2018 | Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements
10 weeks 10 parks 10 museums This year we took all five kids on a 10 week trip of 10 western National Parks and 10 museums. I’ll write more in-depth about different parts of planning, funding and pulling off a trip like this. But I wanted to give you a high-level...
